Events Manager

Summary: The events manager plans and executes university events including logistics, budget, setup, site selection, vendors, audiovisual needs, security, production and other related needs. Job Description: Essential duties and responsibilities Responsible for direct supervision of events coordinator and supervision of event vendors, student employees and staff volunteers. Manage all aspects of university events including annual event strategy, budget establishment and monitoring, physical setup, site selection, catering, audiovisual needs, staging production and other related needs. Develop and enforce event-related policy in regards to parking, security and general event logistics. Create and ensure appropriate event décor as related to florals, linens, color scheme, lighting and production. Coordinate with Campus Operations for on and off campus event space needs and development of room layouts for all events. Organize reports, data and post-event analysis. Liaise with the associate director of events to develop event marketing plans, registration details and other communication needs. Liaise with Campus Operations for permits as needed from city manager, fire and health departments, for tenting, security and foodservice at events. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities Read, analyze and interpret complex documents Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints Make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics Write business documents and promotional materials Calculate figures, measure spaces and manage budgets Define problems, collect data and interpret complex information Agency experience is a plus. Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to work on campus or at off-campus event sites. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed for special events. Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to various social and cultural differences. Must possess excellent oral communication and organizational skills. Pleasant attitude and demeanor. Must be able to handle a wide variety of tasks and have the ability to work well independently. Must be able to solve problems and strategically advise and develop plans. Other qualifications Knowledge of professional event planning and appropriate regional contacts. Experience working with leadership and high-profile guests. Accreditation and equal opportunity Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or 1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 1 561-237-7639. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free. Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!) Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, and more.

Salary : $53,700 - $68,000